Health News

Nepal earthquake anniversary: WHO urges South-East Asian countries to scale up preparedness

The WHO said South-East Asian countries are prone to natural disasters and should learn lessons from last year's earthquake in Nepal.

Apr 22, 2016

USFDA accuses Indian clinical research firm of data fudging

Bangalore-based Semler research has been accused of data fudging during clinical studies of drugs.

Apr 22, 2016

WHO suspends two products of an Indian pharma firm over quality issues

The European drug regulator had earlier recalled and suspended three products of the Indian firm, Anuh Pharma.

Apr 22, 2016

Extreme heat wave kills over 160 people in India

State governments in the affected areas have ordered for closure of schools and issued health advisories.

Apr 22, 2016

Malaria-free world possible by 2040: Lancet

The global malaria eradication is possible only with renewed focus, new tools and sufficient financial support.

Apr 21, 2016

India accounts for 60% of new leprosy cases worldwide

The WHO recently launched a global strategy to reduce the number of children suffering from leprosy and related physical deformities to zero by 2020.

Apr 21, 2016

India's trade deal with ASEAN countries could block access to affordable medicines: MSF

Médecins Sans Frontières said that Japan and South Korea's proposal of stricter IP measures could limit access to cheap medicines from India.

Apr 21, 2016

UN to review global strategy on drug abuse

The UN session aims to shift focus from drug supply to harmful effects of narcotics abuse.

Apr 21, 2016

ISRO develops low-cost heart pump using rocket technology

The artificial heart pump has completed animal trials successfully and would be available for humans in a few years.

Apr 21, 2016

Indian-American doctor gets nine-year prison term for $3-million insurance fraud

Paramajit Singh Ajrawat and his wife were found involved in seeking reimbursements for conducting fake procedures.

Apr 20, 2016

Miracle survivor at Chennai hospital comes back to life 45 minutes after his heart stops beating

Cardiac experts at Fortis Malar hospital used Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedure to save the man's life.

Apr 20, 2016

Dr. Reddy's launches migraine injection in US

ZembraceSym Touch is a pre-filled, single-dose disposable injector, which leads to rapid relief of migraine.

Apr 19, 2016

UAE's VPS Healthcare to invest Rs 1,000 crore in India

VPS said it would foray into India by acquiring a majority stake in the Kerala-based Lakeshore Hospital.

Apr 19, 2016

Bangalore-based MedTrix Healthcare expands presence in US, UK markets

The company plans to launch key digital media initiatives for the world's top pharma companies.

Apr 18, 2016

Schools, hospitals in Afghanistan under increasing threat of violence: UN

At least 2,000 casualties have been reported in the first three months of 2016 after the Taliban launched an offensive against government forces

Apr 18, 2016